Juneteenth is a federal holiday that originated in Texas to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans.
On January 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. However, it was not until two years later that enslaved African Americans in the state of Texas were made aware of their right to freedom. On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865 with federal troops to read General Order Number 3. It officially announced the end of the Civil War and that all enslaved African-Americans were free.
In honor of Juneteenth, the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and several community partners will show the film, “Sunshine Circle,” an independently produced film by Marcia Reeves, on Saturday, June 18.
Please join us on Saturday in the Maureen Stapleton Theater for a community viewing followed by a discussion on trauma and resilience lead by Dr. Sonja Miller, an instructor in our Education and Social Sciences Department. The event begins at 10 a.m. with a “meet and greet,” followed by the film and discussion. Boxed lunches will be provided.
In service,
Ainsley Thomas
Chief Diversity Officer
Published: Wed, 15 Jun 2022 12:12:46 +0000 by a.thomas1